# Smartify: Arts and Culture — Discover Art, Explore Museums

> Cultural discovery app with audio tours, artwork scanning, and visit planning. (iPhone/iPad app by Smartify CIC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartify-arts-and-culture/id1102736524 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smartify CIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362780641)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 9,339 App Store ratings · 228 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 3 more
- Released: 2016-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartify-arts-and-culture/id1102736524/reviews.md

## What is Smartify?

Be inspired every day with art you’ll love. Smartify is the ultimate cultural travel app: find places to visit near you and get audio tours to help guide your way.

What you’ll love about Smartify:

- Hundreds of museums, art galleries, historic places and more, all in one app
- Audio tours, guides and videos: learn about art and hear amazing stories
- Scan paintings, sculptures and objects to reveal what you’re looking at
- Plan your visit: book tickets, get maps and never miss a must-see exhibition
- Build your personal collection and get ideas for what to see next
- Shop art gifts, books and prints from museum shops around the world
- Support museums! Every in-app purchase helps cultural venues care for and share their collections.

*About us*

Smartify is a social enterprise. Our mission is to connect audiences worldwide with incredible art collections through innovative technology and storytelling. We believe nothing beats the physical experience of visiting a museum and want to make it easy to discover, remember and share art. If you’re inspired by our work, get in touch: info@smartify.org. Please note that we partner with museums to protect artist copyright and we’re not able to identify every artwork.

*Permissions notice*

Location: used to recommend cultural sites and events based on your current location

Camera: used to recognise artworks and provide related information about them

## Key features

- Discover nearby museums and cultural sites
- Access audio tours and guides
- Scan artworks for information
- Plan visits with ticketing and maps
- Build personal art collections
- Shop art gifts and prints

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Highlights of the NPG | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rijksmuseum Highlights | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pushkin State Museum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Masterpieces of the Louvre | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lovis Corinth | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rembrand at the Rijksmuseum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vienna around 1900 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Viva Venezia! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Highlights of The Met | $1.99 | one-time |
| GROW. The Tree in Art | $2.99 | one-time |
| Myths and Reality | $3.99 | one-time |
| IN BLOOM with Arit Anderson | $4.99 | one-time |
| London Highlights Walking Tour | $4.99 | one-time |
| THIS IS WHAT YOU GET | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ashmolean Highlights Tour | $3.99 | one-time |
| Notre-Dame | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Smartify?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for discovering new art
- 👍 Excellent for art enthusiasts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Scanning issues and inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Unable to identify many artworks
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Lacks key features like audio guides
- 🐛 Limited to certain museums only

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scanning never completes, just keeps 'scanning'
- Incorrect or missing information for artworks
- Incompatible with Bluetooth headphones
- Crashes on launch for some users
- Fails to recognize even famous artworks

**Most requested features**

- Allow uploading photos to identify artwork
- Expand database to cover more artists and artworks
- Improve scanning accuracy and reliability
- Add audio guides and more detailed information
- Provide option to save favorite museums

## Recent user reviews (10 of 228)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartify-arts-and-culture/id1102736524/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar

*2026-08-16*

Leider gibt es keine Markierung anhand derer man die besprochenen Werke leichter finden könnte.

### 1/5 — Acropolis museum Athens

*2026-08-05, version 9.12*

Terrible app
Start a “tour” likely repeating a 30 sec info and never had the tour start even though it stated 57 mins remaining

### 4/5 — Wow!

*2026-07-23, version 9.10*

Can identify most pieces with ease; can trip up on busts though adds to the Bowes Museum Experience!!

### 1/5 — funktioniert nicht, nur Datenkrake

*2026-05-31*

geladen weil ich mehr informationen zu bildern haben wollte, man kann dann den scanvorgang starten, aber er scannt eben nichts, garnichts, auch bekannte bilder scannt er nicht, die App reagiert auf nichts

### 1/5 — Keep losing the scans and having to rescan.

*2026-05-11, version 9.9*

Keep losing the scans and having to rescan. Favoriting is and holding onto museum is hard. Keeps sending me back to new museums in other parts of the world when trying to be present. not obvious. Poor UX

### 3/5 — Lovely when it works

*2026-05-07, version 9.9*

Very cool when it happens to have a painting in its database, which it usually doesn’t. E.g. some paintings in the Yale Center for British Art, but none of its Canalettos.

### 1/5 — Please update the widget…

*2026-03-28*

This used to be one of my favourite apps however, the images that show on the widget are just the same 4-5 images on rotation now :( it used show case different art from different museums! Now just the same boring images, why? 
The widget could pull from my liked images? I’d rather they use my liked images instead to rotate in the widget at least it would more interesting than constantly seeing AI art from Katerina Belkina constantly! 🥱It’s been this way for over a year.

### 5/5 — Klimt -  the Kiss

*2026-02-20, version 9.6.1*

Truly informative and educational! Try love this app !

### 5/5 — The classroom

*2026-02-12, version 9.6*

Truly like being in class at a major university

### 3/5 — Pros & Cons

*2026-01-20*

(Applicable to a previous version as NOW NO LONGER FUNCTIONS, just closes immediately after opening. Jan ‘26 Please fix!)
Agree absolutely with another reviewer citing inconsiderate users blocking other viewers & not actually appreciating the art in front of them.
But an important caveat for those like myself whose age has dimmed their sight and rendered their near vision focus useless: 
I am now unable to read labels in galleries or museums (especially behind glass or in dim lighting) unless it’s EXTREMELY close AND I remove my glasses. Can see either the exhibit OR the accompanying info, and obviously choose the art…
Which is where Smartify has been of discreet use to seek more detail about a piece.
 I found it transformative for a casual visit, to add the brief detail that I used to be able to see at a glance of the label of anything I found particularly appealing or interesting. 
Though so far not actually encountered that often, availability was prominently signed in those galleries offering it.
Please could the app update check & inform whether available before visiting sites in future? Perhaps an interactive map? Even just by user feedback…I’ll start by saying Smartify worked well for me at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle - thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Smartify

### What does Smartify do?

Smartify helps you discover art and culture by finding nearby museums and historic sites. It provides audio tours, allows you to scan artworks for information, and assists with visit planning, including booking tickets and maps. The app also lets you build a personal art collection and shop for art-related items.

### What are the key features of Smartify?

Key features include discovering hundreds of museums and cultural sites, accessing audio tours and videos, scanning paintings and sculptures to learn about them, planning visits with ticket booking and maps, building a personal art collection, and shopping for art gifts. It also supports museums through in-app purchases.

### Is Smartify free to use?

The app is free to download and use. Monetization comes from in-app purchases, which also support cultural venues. There are no advertisements within the app.

### What devices is Smartify compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state device compatibility. However, it is a mobile application, implying it is designed for smartphones and tablets. Users would typically find this information on the app store listing for their specific device.

### How can Smartify enhance a museum visit?

Smartify enhances museum visits by providing context and information through audio tours and artwork scanning. It helps users discover what to see, plan their route with maps, and even book tickets in advance, ensuring a more informed and engaging experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0 — 2026-08-19

A lot is happening behind the scenes. This update brings major improvements under the hood, making Smartify more stable, reliable, and ready for what’s next.

### 9.13 — 2026-08-06

We're always refining the experience behind the scenes so you can enjoy art without distractions. This update brings usability improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes.

### 9.12 — 2026-07-28

We've been fine-tuning the details so you can focus on discovering great art. This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 9.11 — 2026-07-23

Things are warming up behind the scenes. This update brings performance improvements and refinements throughout Smartify as we continue preparing exciting new features for the sunny days ahead.

### 9.10 — 2026-07-06

We've been strengthening the foundations for what's coming next. This update makes Smartify faster, smoother, and more reliable while we prepare a lineup of exciting new features.

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